thoroughbred
/'θʌrəbred/
Definition
Adjective:
- Of pure and unmixed breed or lineage: Used primarily to describe animals, especially horses, that have a documented pedigree proving they come from a long line of ancestors of the same breed without any mixture.
- Characteristic of high breeding or quality: By extension, used to describe a person or thing possessing excellent qualities, courage, or spirit, as if bred for such traits.
Noun:
- A pedigreed animal of unmixed lineage: An animal, most notably a horse, that is registered as belonging to a recognized breed with a verified ancestry.
- A racehorse of the Thoroughbred breed: Specifically, a horse belonging to the breed of racehorses developed in England by crossing Arabian stallions with English mares.
- A person of refined background or excellent qualities: (Figurative) A well-bred, courageous, or spirited individual.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- The farm only raises thoroughbred horses for racing.
- She showed thoroughbred courage in facing the challenge.
Noun:
- The Derby is a race for three-year-old thoroughbreds.
- That stallion is a registered thoroughbred with an impressive pedigree.
- (Figurative) He was a political thoroughbred, known for his integrity and energy.
Advanced Usage
- "Thoroughbred" as a proper noun: When capitalized ("Thoroughbred"), it refers specifically to the distinct breed of racehorses, originating in 18th-century England, known for speed and agility.
- The Thoroughbred is a breed best known for its use in horse racing.
Variants and Related Words
- Purebred (adj/n): Similar in meaning, denoting an animal bred from parents of the same breed or variety. "Purebred" is a more general term, while "thoroughbred" is often specific to horses and implies a documented pedigree.
- Pedigreed (adj): Having a recorded line of descent.
Synonyms
- Purebred (adj/n)
- Full-blooded (adj)
- Pedigree (adj/n)
- Aris (n, for horses)
Antonyms
- Crossbred (adj)
- Mixed-breed (adj/n)
- Mongrel (n, often for dogs)
Related Phrases/Idioms
- "Thoroughbred quality": Used to describe something of the highest standard or excellence.
- The engine was built with thoroughbred quality and precision.
Adjective
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having a list of ancestors as proof of being a purebred animal
Noun
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a pedigreed animal of unmixed lineage; used especially of horses
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a racehorse belonging to a breed that originated from a cross between Arabian stallions and English mares
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a well-bred person
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